Medical Technician/Medical Laboratory Technologist

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, and processing, along with test analyses, reporting, and record maintenance.
• Complying with laboratory quality control policies.
• Recording all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Detecting potential issues affecting test performance or reporting and taking corrective actions or informing the Lab Supervisor.
• Managing laboratory stock ordering, receipt, and distribution as necessary.
• Performing duties according to checklists and understanding all associated checklists.
• Observing safety protocols as outlined by Patient First and OSHA.
• Offering courteous, supportive, and professional customer service.
• Fostering a cooperative and positive work environment.
• Assuming additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Aged 18 or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with keyboarding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• One year of clerical experience preferred.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.
• Completion of 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including courses in chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an Associate degree in a relevant field.
• Completion of clinical rotations in microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology, or completion of a fifty-week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course meeting the qualifications for the “Medical Laboratory Specialist” enlisted occupational specialty.
• ASCP Registered Medical Technologist (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technician (M.L.T.) certification preferred.
• Eligibility for registration as a medical laboratory technician is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours from a regionally accredited college, including courses in chemistry, biology, and medical laboratory techniques, or an Associate degree in a relevant field.
• Completion of clinical rotations in microbiology, urinalysis, chemistry, and hematology, or completion of a fifty-week military Medical Laboratory Procedures course meeting the qualifications for the “Medical Laboratory Specialist” enlisted occupational specialty.
• ASCP Registered Medical Technologist (M.T.) or Medical Laboratory Technician (M.L.T.) certification preferred.
• Eligibility for registration as a medical laboratory technician is encouraged.

Skills

• Proficiency in laboratory procedures and quality control.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to follow checklists and perform associated duties.
• Safety awareness and compliance.
• Customer service orientation.
• Teamwork and professionalism.

Pay

$32.00 - $36.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location (for employees only).
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match (for eligible employees).
• Paid annual leave and overtime pay.
• Double-time compensation for all holidays worked.
• Bonuses include: recruitment bonus, patient care performance bonus (for center employees), and weekend bonus (for center employees).